Showing posts with label Yu-Be. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yu-Be. Show all posts

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Empties Post Volume XXXVII: October 2015

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While I did not finish a significant number of full size products in October, I did manage to finish a good many deluxe samples, and for that I am happy. My full size empties are overwhelmingly utilitarian products like hand soap and makeup wipes, nonetheless it felt good placing all of the containers in my recycle bin. 

FULL SIZE EMPTIES:
1) Baby Foot Exfoliant Foot Peel (Reviewed here): is an all-natural, foot exfoliant that  removes dead skin and callouses unlike anything that I have experienced before. It leaves feet unbelievably soft and smooth without any rigorous effort on your part. The formula features 17 types of natural extracts that allow your feet to exfoliate natural and effectively. If you are ready to see your feet molt like a snake, then this is a must-try!

2) J.R. Watkins Hand Soap in Coconut (Reviewed here): Among the reasons that J.R. Watkins makes my very favorite soaps is that they are hard on dirt while remaining soft on the hands. No matter how many times I wash my hands in a day they are always left soft and moisturized. The coconut scent is utterly delectable!

3) J.R. Watkins Hand Soap in Aloe Green Tea (Reviewed here): The formula is exactly the same as the Coconut version, but instead has a a fresh green scent.

4) Blum Naturals All-Purpose Cleansing Wipes Fresh Scent (Discussed here): All Purpose Cleansing Wipes are, "infused with Aloe Vera; it is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes & proteins. Our convenient mini canister pack can be used anywhere, anytime, throughout the day." This is perfect for anyone on the go, and the perfect solution for those days when you do lots of heavy swatching!

5) Vita Liberata Super Fine Skin Polish (Reviewed here): This is a wonderful body scrub that removes dead skin cells effectively so that you have a smooth surface upon which to apply your self tanner. While I am not much of a self-tanner, I am a big exfoliator, and I really like this product a lot.
SAMPLE SIZE EMPTIES:
6 & 7) Antica Farmacista Lemon Verbena Shower Gel: I absolutely love Lemon Verbena scented body products, and this has to be one of my very favorites. These deluxe samples were given to me by a friend, and the scent is so amazing that I am planning on buying the full size bottle.

8) RADICAL Skincare Extreme Repair Cream: is a rich, "multiaction cream featuring a blend of 18 active ingredients to protect from visible signs of aging, deliver deep hydration, and even skin’s tone." Skin is left remarkably hydrated, soft, smooth and supple. It feels so good on the skin that it's hard not to reach for it!

9) RADICAL Skincare Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum (Reviewed here):  This serum sinks in instantaneously and leaves my skin deliriously hydrated, soft, supple, plumped and glowing. N.B. I have tried it many times without a face oil to make sure that I was actually getting the luminous glow from this serum, and the results are unmistakable. My skin has a pronounced clarity and luminosity that is further enhanced by a remarkably smooth texture. It is a very potent antioxidant rich anti-aging serum that not only protects the skin, but also moisturizes and imparts an unmistakable ethereal glow. The richly packed peptides increase collagen production and the antioxidants work overtime protecting the skin against the damaging effects of free radicals.

10) RADICAL Skincare Youth Infusion Serum is a light weight hydrating serum that lifts and plumps skin, and reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles. I an currently testing a full size bottle, and love it! (Review forthcoming)

11) REN Micro Polish Cleanser (Reviewed here): I received a generous lab sample from REN before this amazing product hit the market, and I was taken by it from my first use. My skin, while combination, can be very sensitive to harsh abrasives- so I am always more than a little concerned about the outcome of trying a new facial scrub. This gentle scrub did NOT irritate my skin in the least bit, but instead it gave it an amazing clarity and glow.

12) VENeffect Anti-Aging Eye Treatment (Review forthcoming): "This highly effective eye treatment with the VENeffect advanced phytoestrogen technology improves elasticity around the delicate eye area, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a younger looking, brighter appearance."

My kin is left soft, moisturized ad remarkably brightened. Furthermore, fine lines are softened and the texture of my skin is left very smooth.

13) Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream (Reviewed here): If you are looking for a super moisturizing hand cream to fight dry skin this winter, then grab a tube of Yu-Be! It is super effective, and has been a staple in my purse for a very long time.

14) NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (Reviewed here): This is still one of my very favorite tinted moisturizers because it leaves skin moisturized and with a gorgeous dewy glow. It actually offers very good coverage for a tinted moisturizer, and it really feels wonderful on the skin.

15) evanhealy Rosehip Treatment Facial Serum Rose (Reviewed here): evanhealy makes such high quality skincare products that are both ultra effective and affordable. If you love rose face oils, then this is definitely one to try. It leaves my skin soft, supple, hydrated and luminous all day long. The scent is heavenly and the texture is lightweight and fast absorbing.

16) Assorted samples: Not much to say about these three samples because I don't remember what they were!

What did you finish, toss, give away or return in October? Any duds to report? Any fab finds that are must-haves?

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Lolapalooza: The Sephora VIB Sale Edition | November 2014

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The Sephora VIB Sale is one of those rare events that simply makes beauty product obsessed people twitch in anticipation of receiving a 20% discount off of everything. While I often tell myself that I won't shop the event because I don't need a thing-- that seldom comes to pass because it's an amazing time to shop. 

I tried to curb my spending, but I am still obsessing about a few more things, Here's what I got:

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette (Regular Price $58.00),  Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Radiant Magenta (Regular Price $35.00), Bite Beauty Best Bite Remix (Regular Price $25.00 LE Holiday Set), Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Madiera (Regular Price $24.00), *Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow #9 (Regular Price $32.00), Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquer Crème (Regular Price $18.00) and two Sephora Collection Z-Palettes (Regularly $28.00 each). I also received a couple of Yu-Be Moisturizing Cream samples which I love!

*Armani Beauty is only available at select Sephora locations, and is not available online. In the Los Angeles area one can find Armani at the Century City and Malibu locations.

The VIB Sale Ends on Monday, November 10!
Here's an unsolicited piece of advice about the Sephora VIB sale: make a list, prioritize, and set a realistic budget that you can live with. One thing to keep in mind is that if there are certain things that you have really been wanting, but they have felt out of your monetary comfort zone-- then the 20% discount goes a long way to making higher end "wants" within grasp. If you have always wanted a gadget like a Clarisonic or a NuFACE system then this is a good time to contemplate the purchase.

Hot selling luxury products like Guerlain Rouge G Lipsticks or the Limited Edition Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette and their Ambient Lighting Palette become far more affordable.  They have a huge selection of skincare products including a fairly sizable list of beauty oils. They have a seemingly endless number of excellent haircare and body care products, and more tools and perfumes than one can imagine!

Are you shopping the sale or are you passing? What's on your list? Do tell!

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Yu-Be Foaming Skin Polish | Review

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As a huge fan of Yu-Be products, it should come as no surprise that I also love their Foaming Skin Polish. This large tube of scrubbing goodness is formulated for the face and body, and it is as wonderful on the face as it is on the body.  The gentle lightly foaming polish is kind to the skin, but it does not sacrifice efficacy. In fact, it gently reveals baby soft skin effortlessly.

According to Yu-Be,

Scrub away stress and layers of rough, dry skin cells with this advanced purifying, exfoliating prep-step that will boost the effectiveness of your overall skincare routine.

The Yu-Be Foaming Polish combines fine grains of rice bran and walnut shell powder with bamboo and gentle cleansing agents to create a foamy scrub that washes away dry skin. Extracts of ginger root and ginseng tone and balance skin, while green tea, geranium oil and camphor provide a soothing, refreshing sensation. With a high level of glycerin, skin will retain moisture, making it softer and more supple.

Skin Polish is a must-have skinnovation based on the original Yu-Be Moisturizing Cream formula. Invented in 1957 by a Japanese pharmacist, Yu-Be is the number-one selling medicated, vitamin-enriched skincare cream in Japan today.

My tube of Yu-Be Skin Polish has become a beloved fixture in my shower, and I am running out and buying another tube the second that this one gets close to empty. I simply squeeze a small amount into my hand (about a quarter size, as suggested), and then add enough water, and rub by hands together, to activate the lathering foam. I then use it from head to toe, and repeat the process as needed. The light camphor scent is uplifting, but not overpowering, and it invigorates the skin and the senses. The result is scrumptiously soft, smooth and supple skin that feels like velvet to the touch.
Key Ingredients:
  • Glycerin: attracts and retains moisture in the skin making it softer.
  • Camphor: Soothes irritation and stimulates blood circulation improving overall skin health; its mild scent disappears in minutes.
Ingredients: Water, Decyl Glucoside, Polyethylene, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, PEG 120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginger Root Extract, Camphor, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol.

Formulated without: Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals
and Phthalates.
Overall Assessment: A new staple, and a modern masterpiece! A+

$18 for 7 oz. from Sephora, Dermstore, Nordstrom, Escentual, Skin Store and Folica (Affiliate Links).

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream Review

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Yu-Be products have a cult-following for good reason, and most who have entered the fold began with their famous Moisturizing Skin Cream. This is a thick, rich and concentrated cream that sinks into the skin quickly, and it makes short work of restoring dry skin to happy moisturized skin. A little goes a very long way, so even with regular use a tube or jar should last a while (unless of course you succumb to the temptation and slather it everywhere because it feel so good). Not only is Yu-Be a versatile cream that can be used on the body, face, and lips-- but it is also one of the 7 wonders of the world that can make the driest of hands and cuticles look and feel soft, supple, hydrated and restored. While I have tried it on my lips and on my body-- I have not tried it on my face. I will say that lately my hands and cuticles have been dry, and this cream really has had a miraculous effect. Like the divine Yu-Be Lip Balm (reviewed here), their Moisturizing Skin Cream also contains Camphor. The scent dissipates nearly immediately after it is applied to the skin, but if you are sensitive, allergic, or intolerant to this ingredient you should be aware that it is among the listed ingredients. I find the scent, albeit short lived, very pleasant and comforting.

According to the company,

Yu-Be, Japan's best-selling medicated, vitamin-enriched moisturizing skin cream, is a non-petroleum hydration formula that heals and smooths rough, cracked and dry skin. Glycerin composition protects against intense weather and environmental conditions that irritate and damage skin. Formulated with all-natural ingredients like Vitamin E and B2 for a soft, renewed skin. Versatile for body, face and lips.
Ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Camphor 0.8%, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Hydrogenated Coco-glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, EDTA, Methylparaben.
Overall assessment: This is undoubtedly one of the best creams that I have tried in a very long, and I can tell you right now that when I finish this tube I will be buying the large size! 

$16.00 for 1.25 oz. & $25.00 for 2.5 oz. From Yu-Be, Nordstrom (small & large), Sephora (small & large), Dermstore (small & large), SkinStore (small & large) and Beauty.com (Affiliate Links).

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Yu-Be Lip Balm Review

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Listen up, lip balm fanatics: you haven't lived until you have tried Yu-Be Lip Balm! This is an unbelievably effective soothing lip balm that conditions, moisturizes and protects the lips with great precision and efficacy. Dry, parched and flaky lips can now seek refuge from the perils of unsightly and uncomfortable traumatized skin in favor of soft and supple lusciously hydrated lips. This soothing lip balm is long-wearing with just enough of a waxy consistency not to slide off of the lips. Yu-Be is very comfortable on the lips, and while the scent and taste of camphor is detectable upon the initial application-- it dissipates very quickly. In fact, I find that the taste disappears altogether in less than a minute. That said, if you have a sensitivity, allergy, or aversion to camphor-- then this lip balm may not be for you. In addition to wearing it alone-- I apply it sparingly as a base beneath my lipsticks, and it does a great job keeping my lips hydrated and protected without diminishing or compromising the finish or wear-time of my lipstick.

According to Yu-Be,

Yu-Be Lip Balm (formerly Lip Therapy) delivers nutrient-rich moisture to lips to relieve dryness and chapping. Shea butter and beeswax lock-in moisture with an emollient texture that softens lips. Coconut oil hydrates and guards against environmental damage while rosemary extract tones and disinfects. Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals and aloe vera extract soothes inflammation.
Yu-Be Lip Balm is made with ingredients based on the original Japanese Yu-Be Moisturizing Cream formula including Vitamin E and and is your new go-to for moisturizing dry lips all year round.
Please note that this product does not contain SPF protection.
Ingredients: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cera alba (Beeswax), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Camphor, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Eupatorium Rebaudianum Bertoni (Stevia) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Leaf Extract).
Overall assessment: My lips have remained unbelievably soft, smooth and hydrated since I began using this lip balm, and I will most assuredly be replacing this tube once I finish it. A+ Yu-Be!

$5.00 for .15 oz. Available from Yu-Be, Nordstrom, Sephora, Dermstore, SkinStore & Beauty.com (Affiliate Links).
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